EP57 | Mike Kalajian

On this episode of the podcast, Mike Kalajian (Saosin, Against the Current, Moving Mountains) joins the show to cast some light on the subject of mastering.

Ever been confused about mastering? You’re not alone. It’s a process that a lot of audio professionals just take an, “It’s just weird magic or something” approach to. Well, no longer! Mike is here to demystify the process a bit and, by the end, hopefully you’ll be on some better footing about what mastering is, why it matters, and how to get started if it’s a part of the audio production process that you’re interested in persuing.

“Mastering is like the final coat of paint.” – Mike Kalajian

ON THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:

– Mastering trends and loudness wars
– Best bang for your buck monitoring and acoustic investments
– Mike’s opinion on ITB vs. OTB mixing
– Test masters for landing business
– Experimenting with new gear
– And much, much more

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